American Military Biography: Containing the Lives and Characters, of the Officers of the Revolution, who Were Most Distinguished in Achieving Our National Independence. Also, the Life of Gilbert Motier La Fayette ... Published for SubscribersWhetstone & Buxton, 1829 - Počet stran: 610 Collection of short biographical sketches of the major figures of the Revolutionary War on both sides of the conflict. Includes an overview of the root causes of the American Revolution, from the American viewpoint, as well as a longer biography of Revolutionary War General Lafayette. |
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